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Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: Leader was an 'extraordinary man', widow says at funeral
The late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has been remembered by his widow as an "extraordinary man" at a service in South Auckland.
Updated at 8:18 am on 1 March 2024
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New Caledonia’s nickel crisis prompts call for 'economic, social state of emergency'
Analysis - New Caledonia's current nickel industry crisis has prompted several pro-French parties to call for a "state of economic urgency".
Updated at 3:40 pm on 29 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 29
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 2:54 pm on 29 February 2024
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No end in sight to PNG fuel woes
In Port Moresby, people have been lining up to try and get fuel, with many stations shutting their doors, while airlines continue to be affected.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 29 February 2024
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Papua New Guinea, Indonesia ratify defense deal to expand security cooperation
The two countries will boost defense cooperation, including border patrols in a region where indigenous Papuans have waged a decades-long insurgency against Indonesian rule.
Updated at 1:27 pm on 29 February 2024
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Northern Marianas appeals US government for improved air travel
Governor Arnold Palacios is appealing to the US federal government to give the CNMI designation to become part of the Essential Air Service community.
Updated at 1:00 pm on 29 February 2024
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French Senate endorses delay for New Caledonia’s provincial elections
The French Senate on Tuesday voted by a large majority (307 in favour and 34 against) the postponement of New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections later this year.
Updated at 10:42 am on 29 February 2024
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Climate change, Falepili treaty, Taiwan on new Tuvalu governments to-do list
Climate change and the impacts of sea level rise, the Tuvalu-Australia Falepili Union, and strengthening relationship with Taiwan in the list of priorities for Tuvalu's new government.
Updated at 10:27 am on 29 February 2024
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No word on talks between Tonga's King and PM
Details of supposed talks between King Tupou VI and Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku to resolve a dispute in ministerial portfolios remain up in the air.
Updated at 9:34 am on 29 February 2024
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Political matters dominate French minister Gérald Darmanin's visit in New Caledonia
Gérald Darmanin has ended his two-day visit to New Caledonia saying his door remained open, but that a controversial Constitutional review scheduled in the next few months was still on track.
Updated at 8:45 pm on 28 February 2024
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Australia continues with financial backing of Pacific rugby
Australia Rugby continues to assist the growth of Pacific Islands Rugby despite their own internal problems.
Updated at 6:06 pm on 28 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 28
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 3:47 pm on 28 February 2024
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Cabinet lineup of new Tuvalu government unveiled
Tuvalu's new prime minister Feleti Teo has named his deputy, a former senior government official, Panapasi Nelesone as the minister of finance and development.
Updated at 3:46 pm on 28 February 2024
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Rio Tinto: Bougainville minister calls for mining giant's commitment to redress Panguna legacy issues
Theonila Roka Matbob is calling for the mining giant Rio Tinto to set "concrete commitments for remediation and clean up" of the Panguna mine.
Updated at 3:38 pm on 28 February 2024
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Pasifika leaders in Christchurch recognised for their service during Covid-19 pandemic
Three organisations and three individuals were given awards by the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation organisation for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated at 1:19 pm on 28 February 2024
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US cautions after Hawaii neighbour Kiribati gets Chinese police
The US has cautioned Pacific nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after Reuters reported that Chinese police are working in Kiribati, a neighbour of Hawaii.
Updated at 11:39 am on 28 February 2024
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Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs to elect new chair to ensure 'voices of the iTaukei are heard'
Those in the running for the position include Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.
Updated at 10:28 am on 28 February 2024
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Guam and American Samoa's PIF membership bid under US federal review
The US government is conducting a policy review to determine whether it would endorse the US Pacific territories' bids to gain membership seats in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Updated at 9:31 am on 28 February 2024
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Papua New Guinea 'susceptible to rapid increase of transnational crime' - research
"Criminal activities that surpass borders, boundaries, jurisdictions, and nations" has adverse impact on the levels of investment and employment opportunities in PNG.
Updated at 4:53 pm on 27 February 2024
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Climate change: Are women in Tonga looking for a new land to call home?
Women in Tonga are prepared to move away from the Kingdom due to the adverse Pacific climate challenges impacting their communities, according to new research.
Updated at 4:14 pm on 27 February 2024
